r/canadaguns • u/AutoModerator • Oct 09 '22

Weekly Newbies & FAQ Thread - Post your questions here for PAL/RPAL application, timelines, CFSC/CFSRC, references & requirements, or general new to firearms ownership -type questions

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u/UnderstandingFirm432 Oct 10 '22

What does the process look like when I order a restricted from an online store? I know the transfer itself takes months. Do I just make the payment and wait? What about the ATT, file it right away?

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u/Bots_R_Us Oct 11 '22

You might also ask the store for the Transfer Ref number. A/ so you confirm it’s been initiated, and B/ so if you call the CFO later to try to push it through you have a number to give them.

I got my license a couple of weeks ago and immediately purchased two handguns from two different stores. One sent an email with the ref number the next day, the other I had to call to get it, but they were totally cool about it.